My View of Life on the Dock
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Hope you like it. This one is gong in my favorites pile. I may even blow it up for myself.
to me it’s very atmospheric with both the boats in the fore and background somewhat visible even though it’s very early morning. It was a 4 second exposure, f4.5, iso 200.
Lynn Maclaughlin writes-
I get a huge kick out of people putting xtra change in expired meters around town, especially Dale ave./handicapped spaces.
If you notice someone doing something that deserves recognition as a random act of kindness around town that is not an obvious advertisement for business send it in to goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com and I’ll post it
Nothing worse than a bananahead move of scheduling major road work during the summer months. Great planning and kudos to the guys knocking this job out!
There’s a harbor seal photo contest at Fort Point Pier In Boston
Click the title of the post below for the details and please keep in mind the pupping fact sheet sent in below (most importantly be sure to try to take the photos with a long lens if photographing a pup)-
As shown in our rendering below, we’re predicting that harbor seals will find a sunny respite from Harbor waters on the dock at Fort Point Pier. Over the past decade, harbor seal sightings in Fort Point Channel have been increasing in regularity.
For more clips from the show based out of Gloucester and featuring some of our best Tuna Skippers click here
Len Burgess writes-
Ron Gilson of Gloucester lectured Wednesday night at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum’s Waterline Center about working aboard Gloucester’s Schooner ‘Adventure’ back in 1951.
Ron recounted his growing up in Gloucester and personal memories of the fisheries and fishermen of Gloucester and the shipbuilding of Cape Ann. In great detail he described, at 17 years old, working aboard the ‘Adventure’ for 8 days and with slides how the fish were caught by the crew. The trip brought home 80,000 pounds of fish.
Ron has a book out which any true Gloucester FOB should have.
‘An Island No More’–A Memoir, The Gloucester I Knew
http://www.anislandnomore.com/
"GLOUCESTER in the 1940s was a self-contained "city", an island, literally, the ocean separated us from the outside world. We were a complete entity, supported mainly by our anchor industry — fishing. United and focused on a common goal, harvesting the sea, our workforce was akin to an army marching to a deafening cadence. As a young boy, I thought this fantasy would go on forever; it was a magical time!" –Ron Gilson
Ronald Gilson was born into a Gloucester working class family in the depths of the “Great Depression.” He was raised in Ward II’s Dog Hill neighborhood and introduced to the waterfront while still a boy. Gilson operated the harbor’s only freshwater boat (delivering fresh water to the Schooners), learning the ways of the waterfront, from the bottom up. He has fished the vessels, worked the wharves, and insured the fleet. Considered an authority on the great fleet buildup of the 1940s and 1950s, his blog relates many personal experiences of his life on the Gloucester waterfront. He graphically writes of a bygone era, spiced with personal anecdotes that takes his readers into the heart of Gloucester’s historic anchor industry.
Ron’s blog… http://www.thegloucesterilove.blogspot.com/
Coco Richmond forwards-
joey,
i just heard about this contest on t.v.
WFN (world fishing network) is having a contest for the ultimate fishing spot etc.
the community that wins receives $25,000.00.
The pre-registration ends APRIL 1st. then their is a nomination period from 4/2/12 thru 4/30/12.
I am new to the area and I receive your blog daily. Thought you may be interested in this and could promo thru GMG.
the website is: www.wfnfishingtown.com
thanks
coco richmond
Open Arms/Open Hearts
The Essex PTO Online Auction begins on Tuesday April 3rd at 3 pm and runs through April 13th. Proceeds benefit the Essex Elementary School. Bidders can access the auction web site at www.essexpto.com. Over 250 items for auction including a Tim Thomas signed Bruins jersey and a Zdeno Chára signed Bruins jersey; dinner at Apple Street Farm; gift certificates; orginal artwork from local artists; Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox tickets; gift baskets; theater tickets; carpentry or electrical work; O.A.R. tickets; tree work and much more. For more information, contact Annie Cameron at anniecameron@comcast.net or 978-471-9870.
From The GDT:
Felicia Mohan grew up waiting for Easter so she could eat these cookies her grandmother made. After her grandmother retired in Florida and was no longer around for Easter, her Aunt assumed the responsibility and now she has herself. The secret is to use this Italian pastry dough recipe, decorate your own Easter eggs with your kids, make a simple frosting using fresh lemon, and top with brightly colored sprinkles.
Get the recipe here
Hi Joey,
Father Matt was right about the awesome sunrise a few days ago…
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North Coast Angler www.northcoastangler.com
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Catherine Ryan submits-
From: GMG posts calling out for batteries for Kurt Lichtenwald’s inventive Gloucester High School students
AND good egg and GMG reader Mike St. Arnauld, Manager, Tedeschi Food Shops on Washington Street , drumming up EIGHT!~
Delivered to: GHS successful high school designers – maybe the students will post some updates on the school website or set up a blog for fans.
Kurt Lichtenwald, AKA Coach L, has taught engineering, technology ,robotics and physics for the past 14 years at Gloucester High School . He has created, developed and implemented the curriculum for each of these subjects. Lichtenwald’s Robotics program is supported by Gloucester Education Foundation.
Mr. St. Arnauld
Vice Principal GHS Katherine DiNardo, receiving batteries
Gloucester High School students with batteries and work in progress
Janet Rice writes-
As you are all probably aware, today was a very windy day in Gloucester. That is not so unusual. Unfortunately what is also not so unusual is to see trash and recycling being blown all over our streets, into our yards, marshes, woods, and water. This morning, the litter was literally sailing across the streets as I drove to my East Gloucester jobs. I took a few photos to share of a recycling basket that was in the center of the road at the Rocky Neck entrance. Cars were flying by as I tried to pick it up, running over it, and making a bad situation worse.( Slow down guys!)
In my opinion, we will never have a clean City, no matter how much we pick up, if we do not come up with a different, more secure method of putting our trash and recycling out on the curb. Tiny, overstuffed recycling bins with no covers do not have a chance against the wind. Bare Barney Bags also have little chance against the array of wildlife that populate our City. Once torn open, they also bend to the will of the wind.
The wind is stubborn and will not change it’s ways. Thus, it is up to us to figure a way out of this mess. Suggestions? Ideas?
Until we come up with a better system, I plan to never put my trash/recycling out until the morning of pick up in order to minimize the wind/wildlife exposure. I will also make sure that my recycling is secure and that all my Barney Bags in a trash can with a lid. I will also continue to pick up litter as I walk. Join me!
I made a critical error yesterday. I myself put out the trash in a can without a lid. Total mental lapse on my part. 100% wrong. The Barney bag should have been more secure. I owe my awesome neighbor Marge a huge debt of gratitude for securing it for me.
Hi GMG….
My husband and I were walking the Boulevard Friday night and came upon what we think to be the "Pavilion Pup" basking on the rock near the tennis courts.
He/she looked pretty healthy and playful :-) ~Bridgette & Neil Mathews
Heck if I know if it is the pup, but regardless if it is or isn’t still a great picture!
Fishtown Players Theater announces its inaugural production of Conor McPherson’s instant classic, The Seafarer, to be performed starting April 19th with a pay as you can performance at The Gorton’s Theater (home of Gloucester Stage Co.) at 267 E. Main Street, Gloucester. Additional performances on 20, 21, 27, 28 at 7:30 pm and Sunday the 22 & 29 at 3 pm. Tickets are $18.00 for adults and $15.00 for seniors and students. For information and reservations please call, 978-515-7957. There will be a special benefit for The Gloucester Writers Center on April 26 at 7:30 pm. Call the Center for details (978-283-7738).
The Seafarer is about redeeming grace. How far would you go to save your soul? Sharky (the protagonist) has hit rock bottom and the play is about his struggle to overcome all odds including the devil himself-to do right by his friends and family.
McPherson (also wrote The Weir and St. Nicholas) is heralded by many critics as the best playwright of his generation. The play stunned audiences and critics in both London and New York and won the Olivier Prize for best new play in 2007 and received numerous Tony nominations. The playwright uses levity as a bridge to a more profound meaning. The play holds audiences in stitches and stunned silence throughout. This production is co-directed by Jay DiPrima and Michael McNamara. The players are; Jay DiPrima, Rory O’Connor, Michael McNamara, Bob Karish and David Adams.
The Relay for Life of Cape Ann
The Relay for Life of Cape Ann hosted by the American Cancer Society will be held at Newell Stadium at Gloucester High School beginning 6 p.m. on Friday, June 15 and going through until 9 a.m. Saturday morning.
Relay For Life is a team event (six – 15 members per team) lasting 15 hours.
One member of each team walks the track at all times.
Team members are asked to raise at least $100.00 – all for the American Cancer Society.
For more information contact Meagan Spencer at meagan.spencer@cancer.org (781.314.2643)
or visit the website at www.relayforlife.org/CapeAnnMA
The wood they are using for this part of the Harbor Walk is about a dense a material as I’ve ever handled. the guy pictured here tells me it will outlast all of us. They wax the ends of the wood before installation to seal them. this part is next to Cape Ann Brewing and St peter’s Park
Looking Good!
“God gave men both a penis and a brain, but only enough blood to run one at a time.”
Robin Williams (1952- )
A Chicago native, Williams attended Claremont McKenna College and the Juilliard School, breaking into television as the alien Mork on Happy Days. Mork was such a popular character that the spin-off Mork and Mindy ran four years providing Williams with the perfect vehicle for his unparalleled mimicry and improvisational impersonations.
A veteran of dozens of film roles ranging from Peter Pan to the deranged killer in Insomnia, Williams received an Academy award for his portrayal of a Harvard professor in Good Will Hunting, as well as several Emmys, Golden Globes and other awards.
Williams continues to perform stand-up comedy and is active in support of myriads of charities, some connected to his battles with substance abuse. Thrice married, the quote may reflect self-awareness of his own tendencies toward promiscuity.
Good Morning Gloucester 